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Chevengur (New York Review Classics)
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A Sort Of Soviet Don Quixote, This Novel About A Craftsman Who Wanders The U.S.S.R. Hoping To Ease Human Misery With His Inventions Is Considered One Of The Most Important Novels Of The Soviet Era, And Is Now Available In Its Full Version In English For The First Time.Chevengur Is A Revolutionary Novel About Revolutionary Ardor And Despair. Zakhar Pavlovich Comes From A World Of Traditional Crafts To Work As A Train Mechanic, Motivated By His Belief In The Transformative Power Of Industry. His Adopted Son, Sasha Dvanov, Embraces Revolution, Which Will Transform Everything: The Words We Speak And The Lives We Live, Souls And Bodies, The Soil Underfoot And The Sun Overhead. Seeking Communism, Dvanov Joins Up With Stepan Kopionkin, A Warrior For The Cause Whose Steed Is The Fearsome Cart Horse Strength Of The Proletariat. Together They Cross The Steppe, Encountering Counterrevolutionaries, Desperados, And Visionaries Of All Kinds. At Last They Reach The Isolated Town Of Chevengur. There Communism Is Believed To Have Been Achieved Because Everything That Is Not Communism Has Been Eliminated. And Yet Even In Chevengur The Revolution Recedes From Sight.Comic, Ironic, Grotesque, Disturbingly Poetic In Its Use Of Language, And Profoundly Sorrowful, Chevengurhere Published In A New English Translation Based On The Most Authoritative Russian Textis The Most Ambitious Of The Extraordinary Novels That The Great Andrey Platonov Wrote In The 1920S And 1930S, When Soviet Russia Was Moving From Revolutionary Euphoria To State Terror.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the plot of Chevengur? A: Chevengur is a novel that follows Zakhar Pavlovich, a craftsman who travels through the Soviet Union with the hope of alleviating human suffering through his inventions. He is joined by his adopted son, Sasha Dvanov, who seeks to achieve communism. Their journey leads them to the town of Chevengur, where they confront various characters and the complexities of revolutionary ideals.
- Q: Who is the author of Chevengur? A: The author of Chevengur is Andrey Platonov, a significant figure in Soviet literature known for his profound and often complex narratives.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in Chevengur? A: Chevengur explores themes of revolution, idealism, despair, and the transformative power of industry. It reflects on the human condition during a time of political upheaval and the inherent contradictions within revolutionary movements.
- Q: When was Chevengur published in English? A: Chevengur is set to be published in English on January 2, 2024, marking the first time the full version is available to English-speaking readers.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: Chevengur is available in paperback format and consists of 592 pages.
- Q: Is Chevengur suitable for readers unfamiliar with Soviet literature? A: Yes, Chevengur can be appreciated by readers new to Soviet literature. Its themes of revolution and human struggle are universal, though some historical context may enhance understanding.
- Q: What is the writing style of Chevengur? A: Platonov's writing style in Chevengur is characterized by its comic, ironic, and grotesque elements, with a poetic use of language that conveys deep emotional and philosophical insights.
- Q: How does Chevengur compare to other Soviet novels? A: Chevengur is often compared to other significant works from the Soviet era for its ambitious narrative and exploration of revolutionary ideals, similar to novels like 'Doctor Zhivago' and 'And Quiet Flows the Don'.
- Q: What can readers expect from the new translation of Chevengur? A: The new translation of Chevengur is based on the most authoritative Russian text, aiming to capture the nuances of Platonov's original language and provide an authentic reading experience.
- Q: Are there any notable characters in Chevengur? A: Yes, notable characters include Zakhar Pavlovich, the craftsman, and his adopted son Sasha Dvanov, as well as Stepan Kopionkin, a revolutionary warrior, each representing different facets of the revolutionary experience.